From the Teacher Term 1 Week 8

From the Teacher

I would firstly like to say that I hope everyone is keeping well at this time that we are all getting through together. Some strategies put into place in regards to the Covid19 for Room 19:

• Student desks and chairs disinfected throughout the day
• Conducting ongoing explicit teaching of hand washing and hygiene
• Hand washing before Recess and Lunch
• Social distancing as much as possible in our classroom. Students are now sitting 2 or 3 to a group and sitting arms-length away from one another when sitting on the mat
• Encouraging all students to not touch their face with their hands or get close to other students during class and play time

The Minister of Education has announced the website:  

https://www.education.wa.edu.au/learning-at-home for parents to use if they are keeping their children at home. 

Click the link for Week 8 and 9 Homework. << Link

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Now for some positives, which I think we all need at this time!

What’s been happening in Room 19…

We have had plenty of exciting learning opportunities this term! It has been so fantastic to see everyone improving as each week passes by. I have noticed a significant improvement in our social skills, handwriting, spelling, Mental Maths and Reading. Well done and keep up the excellent work!

3D Nets

The students had to cut and glue together nets of shapes to create their 3D object.

Making Halves and Quarters of Shapes

We learnt how to write the fractions ‘half’ and 'quarter' and to represent it with pictures.

Verb Hunt!

Students chose a book that they have been reading to find as many verbs as they could in the text. Harder than we thought!

Science- Properties of Materials

We went on an exploration around the Year 2 playground to find different materials that the playground is made from. We discussed why certain materials are used over others.

Goal Setting

We have our goals for Term 1 on display in the classroom and have been tracking them throughout Term 1.

Our last assembly was cancelled to due to social distancing, however, Room 19 received their well-deserved Music Award from Mr Honey!

Mr Honey commented: Room 19 have been working tremendously hard when rehearsing and performing their song ‘Terracotta Pot’! Well done!

Merit Certificates:

Congratulations to Holly and Sarah for earning a Merit Certificate! You have both shown excellent attitudes and progress. Amazing efforts!

Thank you all for taking time to read our blog. I will keep you updated on any updates received.

Kind regards

Mrs Domenica Fitzpatrick